Growing Minneapolis December: News and Information from the City of Minneapolis department of Community Planning and Economic Development

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December 2017

CPED's Mission: Grow a vibrant, livable, safely built city for everyone.

Events

Minneapolis 2040 Community Engagement Events

Each event will feature a report out of the ideas we have heard from you on the Comprehensive Plan to date and ideas to address those ideas through a variety of family-friendly activities created by artists and City-staff. Not your average City meeting, these events
will feature DJs and food from local businesses.

Minneapolis Craft Holiday Markets

Super Bowl Launches Know Before You Go Information

The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee wants to make everyone's Bold North™ experience as seamless as possible. The information you’ll find in Know Before You Go includes the range of transportation options and increased service information that will be offered during the 10-day festival, including expanded light rail service connecting Mall of America® to downtown Minneapolis.

Retail

Health/Fitness

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In the News

3 years in the making, North Market is set to open its doors this month

Bright orange and gleaming silvery-gray, North Market is much more than a grocery store on the corner of 44th and Humboldt Ave. N.

Set to open on Dec. 13, the market is currently teeming with life as staff members stock shelves and construction crews erect signage, complete the electrical system, and handle other finishing touches.

North Market - a grocery store and wellness center in partnership with North Memorial – is a project of Pillsbury United Communities (PUC). It is one of the few full-service grocery stores in North Minneapolis. It is located in Webber-Camden on the site of a former Kowalski’s, a high-end grocery chain.

There's nothing like a good rags-to-riches story. In Minneapolis, that means you're talking about the North Loop. Relegated to the bargain basement of the real estate world even a few short years ago, the area since has become one of the hottest territories in Minneapolis. With great real estate comes great commerce, and you're in luck if you're looking for some trendy places to spend your paycheck. From innovative restaurants to luxurious clothing and home goods stores, the North Loop has something to suit every shopper's taste. Here are the people and places responsible for making the North Loop an experience that only Minneapolis can offer.

Business Profile: Glam Doll Donuts

The moment you step through the door of Glam Doll Donuts,
you know it is no ordinary donut shop. The décor is fun and well, glamorous.
Work created by local artists is displayed throughout the fabulous furnishings
and dreamy colors. The music makes you want to stay long after your last bite
of deliciousness and then there’s the donuts… Sure, you find some familiar
flavors but they’re taken to new and scrumptious heights with ingredients like caramelized
bacon and Surly beer icing. Truly a situation which calls for a taste test
before judging the unique and made from scratch works of culinary art. The
first shop, Eat Street (Nicollet Ave) Glam Doll opened in 2013. Last year,
Northeast Glam Doll opened with the addition of wine, beer and even “entrée
donuts.” From providing assistance with financial projections to help with
securing financing, co-owner Teresa Fox says the support they’ve received from City of
Minneapolis B-TAP provider, Metropolitan Consortium of Community
Developers has been critical to their success. Glam Doll also received support for its
expansion from the City’s 2% Loan and Great Streets facade improvement
programs.

Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), a partner of CPED – Employment
and Training for over 29 years, was recognized Youth Service Partner of the
Year for operating an impressive year-round program for aspiring Minneapolis
youth and young adults ages 14-24.

In 2017, PUC provided counseling
and support for 44 young adults to land a first job and/or to think through career
choices, operated a paid internship project for 15 participants, assisted 22 individuals
to earn industry specific credentials and helped 23 participants gain
employment.

CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) was selected as Adult Service Partner of the Year for its strong performance in the Minneapolis Works program. CLUES offers clients free job counseling, job placement, workshops and assistance developing job skills. While services focus on the Latino family, staff's capabilities enable them to serve individuals and families from all walks of life including new immigrants and low-income families who dream of a better future.

In 2016, about eighty percent of CLUES’ Minneapolis Works clients identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino. Forty-four percent were single parents and about seventy-two percent had a high school diploma or less education. The average wage at placement for these clients was $12.38.

City of Minneapolis
STEP-UP Youth Employment Program Accepting Applications for 2018

Employers: Employers: STEP-UP helps companies
identify and nurture young talent, introduce a diverse new generation to their
industry and make a difference in the lives of young professionals. Each
year STEP-UP trains more talented interns than we have positions.
Consider hiring an intern today. Call Nina
at 612-673-5118.

Minneapolis Youth: Change your life with professional skills training, great on-the-job experience and connections with adult professionals who can help you achieve your career goals. STEP-UP is for Minneapolis youth ages 14-21. The online application for summer 2018 will be open from December 11-February 16. Go to stepupmpls.org for more information.

STEP-UP is the City of Minneapolis internship program for
young adults ages 14-21. Each year, STEP-UP recruits, trains and places more
than 1,600 Minneapolis youth in meaningful paid internships with over 220 top
Twin Cities businesses, public agencies and nonprofits.

As one of the country's premiere youth employment programs,
STEP-UP serves youth who face some of the greatest barriers to employment,
particularly youth from low income families, youth of color, youth from
immigrant families, and youth with disabilities.

Since our inception in 2003, STEP-UP has created nearly
27,000 internships for youth, helping young people to gain 21st
century skills, build professional connections, explore career interests, and
begin the path to educational and career success.

Youth complete a competitive application process and work
readiness training to be considered for a position with one of over 230
participating businesses in both public and private sector.

Seward Honored as One of 2017's Great Neighborhoods

Taste of Seward Annual Meeting (Source: City of Minneapolis, CPED)

On November 8, the Seward Neighborhood received a Great
Place award from the American Planning Association (APA) during the Seward
Neighborhood Group annual meeting and Taste of Seward event. The
Great Places awards recognize streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces in the
United States demonstrating exceptional character, quality, and
planning—attributes that enrich communities, facilitate economic growth, and
inspire others around the country.

According to the APA website, "Seward is a testament to
the value of diversity when it comes to community building, economic
resilience, and neighborhood stewardship. As it says in the neighborhood's
Affirmative Inclusion Statement: 'All are welcome here.'

Exhibit at the City's Annual Community Connections Conference on Saturday, February 10

Exhibitors
will receive complimentary breakfast, lunch and beverages, and an exhibitor
table with a table skirt and two chairs. For official City-recognized
neighborhood organizations, City departments and small nonprofits there is no
charge to exhibit. Exhibit space for public agencies outside the City of
Minneapolis, large nonprofits and businesses is $100.

Business leaders, City officials and public celebrate opening of new Nicollet

Source: City of Minneapolis

On Monday, November 16, business leaders, Minneapolis officials and the public celebrated the opening of the new Nicollet—a greener, brighter and more user-friendly main street for downtown Minneapolis.

The Nicollet renovation features twice the amount of greenery with nearly 250 new trees, including some already 40-feet tall along with the latest LED lighting. The renovation included stamped and leveled concrete walkways that now are straighter and wider along with curb-free intersections so pedestrians will never have to step up or off a curb.

Nicollet is now home to the city’s largest display of public artwork outside of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Notable features include: the Light Walk, a two-block long overhead light installation made up of a series of mirrored fins and programmable LED lights; Nicollet Lanterns, 12 illuminated sculptural lanterns featuring poems by local writers; Prairie Tree, a sculpture featuring wind-animated elements that reflect the sky; and the restored Nicollet Sculpture Clock.

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